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Tour Leaders
Tour some Well Known gardens, some Little Known and Private gardens; meet the owners and head gardeners; visit The Chelsea Flower Show in London, accompanied by two distinguished tour
leaders from the USA, expert guides from Britain and in the good company of fellow garden travelers in a small select group.
Chris Wiesinger
Chris Wiesinger is the owner of the Southern Bulb Company, a flowerbulb farm in East Texas that offers perennial flower bulbs for warm climates.
Most SBC bulbs are time tested heirlooms once forgotten in the trade and now rescued from old homesites destined for commercial developments and highway expansion projects.
Since the New York Times story of his life as a bulb collector and farmer, he is now known nationally as "The Bulb Hunter." Chris is a 2004 Horticulture graduate from Texas A&M University.
When not giving lectures or collecting bulbs, Chris officially resides in "the cabin" not far from the Southern Bulb farm. For additional information on Chris Wiesinger >>click here
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Bill Welch
Bill Welch received his B.S. degree in Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University. After working several years as a landscape contractor in Houston, he returned to L.S.U. to earn his masters and doctoral degrees
in Extension Education and Horticulture. He joined the Faculty at Texas A&M University in 1972. He is also a contributing editor for the HORTICULTURE UPDATE newsletter, writes a monthly column for Southern Living magazine and
contributes regularly to Neil Sperry's Gardens magazine and others. He is the author of many books, and has been honored by the Board of the Texas Garden Clubs Inc., the Garden Club of America, the American Horticulture Society.
For more information on Dr Welch >>click here
This tour is accompanied by the Founder & Owner of The British Connection Inc.
Annabella Fitch Hutton is a former Professor of Town Planning, at The University of North London, England she founded The British Connection Inc. in 1993. The company specializes in Garden tours and other tours for
cultural and educational pursuits. PHOTO: Annabella (green shirt black belt) with a garden tour group, in Scotland.
The British Connection Inc. has specialized in travel for gardens for many years, taking groups throughout the world to places like Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa as well as on many wonderful tours to the British Isles,
Ireland and Europe.
The Hotels
Hotels listed in order visited on the Itinerary.
We have chosen hotel which have unique and special qualities. These hotels offer qualities of special care, history and focus on offering you a high quality of hospitality.
Depart USA on or before 16th May, 2010.
ENGLAND
THE COTSWOLDS
The Old Bell Hotel Malmesbury
2 nights (arrive 17 May depart 19 May)
This historic hotel situated in the town of Malmesbury on the southern edge of the cotswolds is ideally located for visiting the many gardens of this area. Close to many beautiful villages and near to Prince Charles' home Highgrove.
The Old Bell Hotel & Restaurant,
Abbey Row,
Malmesbury,
Wiltshire
SN16 OBW
Telephone 01666 822344
(from the USA dial 011 44 1666 822 344)
Email infor@oldbellhotel.com
oldbellhotel.com
A privately owned hotel.
JERSEY
Greenhills Hotel
4 nights (arrive 19 May depart 23 May)
This well situated 4* hotel is a delightful family owned historic small country house hotel with a heated swimming pool, in lovely gardens. The decor reflects the elegant style of an English country home, with gentle colors.
This charming hotel stands within delightful gardens, in the heart of the Parish of St Peter, Jersey. The Inn retains the character and architectural features of its origins, circa 1674.
Enjoy the unique atmosphere and intimacy of this small country house of that period. Experience a sense of being in Jersey in a hotel with the character and history of this small island off the
coast of France and England, surrounded by the sea it is a tranquil place.
Greenhills Hotel,
Mont de L'Ecole,
St. Peters, Jersey, JE3 7EL
Telephone 01534 481 042
(from the USA dial 011 44 1534 481 042)
www.greenhillshotel.com
A family owned hotel.
ENGLAND
Canterbury
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
2 nights (arrive 23 May depart 25 May)
www.canterburycathedrallodge.org
Situated in the grounds (precincts) of Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO designated World Heritage site in the heart of the City of Canterbury, Kent. This Lodge hotel is modern yet welcoming and in the most
historic setting next to the Cathedral, surrounded by the grounds and gardens of the Cathedral.
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
The Precints,
Canterbury
Kent CT1 2EH
Telephone 012227 865 350
(from the USA dial 011 44 12227 865 350)
caterburycathedrallodge.org
LONDON
2 nights (arrive 25 May depart 27 May)
Tour ends on 27th May - www.thearchlondon.com
a 4* hotel located in the very central Marble Arch area. This hotel is opening in November 2009 and is formed from several London houses. It will offer a luxurious and very English experience.
Contact sales@thebritishconnection.com if you require additional nights pre or post tour.
subject to change
The Chelsea Flower Show attendance on Members Day
We have included Membership of the RHS and attendance on Members Day at The Chelsea Flower Show in this tour.
For the group half the attendees must be members of the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) and each member can have one guest in order to attend the Chelsea Flower Show on Members day.
Please let us know if you are already a member of the RHS.
Please designate the person out of two who wishes to be the RHS member or if this information is not provided we will choose a member.
The RHS member receives certain garden visiting privileges and can bring a guest. There is also an informative garden magazine send to your home address.
If you have questions or wish to book please get in touch with us
The British Connection, Inc.
PO BOX 15495
Atlanta, GA 30333
USA
Telephone 404 373 1420 / 1 800 420 2569
sales@thebritishconnection.com.
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